Giving back to our dads

Everyone has a hero they look up to: from history’s most renowned names, to modern day innovators and game-changers. While many of them remain distant, hard-to-reach figures, there is one hero who stands out, and remains closely by our side. This hero has been there for us even before we were born; carrying us when we hurt our knee; comforting us when we cry; and doing everything to give us the life we deserve. This unsung hero is no other than our dad!

They might not be equipped with super strength, super speed, or have an immense wealth; but our dads play the indispensable role of being the home’s pillar. Beyond just being the provider, fathers also have a crucial role in their children’s development, as studies have shown that a father’s involvement positively affects a child’s behavior, creativity, and social competence.

From our first walk, to our first heartbreak, to our first ever paycheck, our father has stood firmly by our side as our source of strength. Even as we have a family of our own, their loving guidance remains. From early childhood up until our adulthood, we can rely on our dads to offer a wealth of wisdom, coming from their years of unquestionable experience.

What remains a fact is that as we grow old, our dads do, too. We start to notice them complain and be sensitive about more things, groan when they bend down or struggle when climbing up the stairs. While these are inevitable, we can still do something to show our appreciation and love; give back to the years they spent being our life coach and our source of strength. We too, can become the hero our dads never thought they needed.

To start, giving thanks to our dads can be as simple as cleaning their car and/or driving for them. You can be sweet by taking them out to dinner in their favorite restaurants. Go on vacation and spend more time with your dad. Tell him more frequently that you are lucky to have him as your father. And, why not help him age well? Let him relive his younger days with proper nutritional intake. The new Ensure Gold®, Abbott’s latest breakthrough in nutrition, wants us to do exactly that.

Watch how you can help your dad get back on track by helping him stay strong with the new Ensure Gold®.

Strong and healthy muscles are essential to maintaining our father’s active lifestyle. The new Ensure Gold® has the unique ingredient HMB that works with a triple protein blend to build and maintain muscle mass.

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